Best way to crack open the case of the PSA graded Cards

ClockworkAngel

Need to crack open a few of the cases. What's the best way to go about it?
Thanks

dtkk49a

I've seen this posted here in the past:

Cracking out a card

MrNearMint

Use a box cutter where the top and bottom slabs are joined together, go around the entire case to loosen the seal. Then, use a flathead screwdriver and slowly turn it in between the top and bottom slab, go around the entire slab. You should here it start to crack and pop.

AwfulBits

<< <i>I've seen this posted here in the past:

Cracking out a card >>




I'd skip banging the case with a screwdriver as suggested in the video and just use a pair of cutting pliers to snip off the corners of the flip end of the case.

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/klein-tools-9-in-high-leverage-side-cutting-pliers---lineman-s-bolt-thread-holding-hd213-9neth.html#.UQHIPo6Aflc

Also I wouldn't hold it in your hand to pry it open. hold it flat on the counter. Holding it the card could slip part way out and either fall to the ground risking damaging it. Or if you slip the case can pinch the card in between the two halves. or worse you slip and jab yourself with the screwdriver.

-Mike

EagleEyeKid

BeatleBoy

OK so just watched that video about cracking card out of a PSA slab. Am I the only person that was distracted by link preview on bottom right side for a hottie talking about her 1986-87 fleer Jordan? I need to find a woman like this!! lol

Here is the link: Card Collecting Hottie

EagleEyeKid

Card Collecting Hottie

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